Thailand Announces Free Travel on M6 Motorway Starting December 25
Deputy Prime Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has confirmed that the M6 motorway will be toll-free for its entire length starting December 25, alongside efforts to ease traffic congestion on other major routes.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced that the M6 motorway, connecting Bang Pa-in to Nakhon Ratchasima, will be open for free travel along its entire route starting December 25. This initiative aims to facilitate holiday travel and reduce congestion for motorists heading to the Northeast. In addition to the M6 project, the government is accelerating the partial opening of the Rama 3-Dao Khanong-Western Bangkok Outer Ring Road expressway to alleviate traffic during the New Year period. Efforts are also underway to address bottlenecks on the M82 motorway near Rama 2 Road to improve overall traffic flow. For residents and travellers, these developments are expected to significantly reduce travel times during the peak end-of-year season. While the M6 toll-free status is confirmed for the specified date, further details regarding the specific sections of the Rama 3 expressway to be opened and the exact timeline for the M82 improvements remain to be finalized. Motorists are advised to monitor official announcements from the Ministry of Transport for real-time updates on road conditions and traffic management plans as the holiday season approaches.
